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Rio Grande Rivalry

Rival Team: New Mexico State Aggies

The rivalry between New Mexico and New Mexico State began in 1894 and predated New Mexico becoming a US state. The Lobos have gotten the better of the Aggies over the years holding a 70-31-5 all-time series lead and have won the last four meetings between these instate rivals.

Kit Carson Rifle

Rival Team: Arizona Wildcats

The rivalry between the Arizona Wildcats and New Mexico Lobos dates all the way back to 1908. From 1938 to 1990 the two schools played for the Kit Carson Rifle. However, the trophy was retired due to concerns about the history of violence against Native Americans. Arizona holds a 43-20-3 lead in the rivalry, which has been dormant since 2008.

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Fast facts

League: NCAA Football

Team:Lobos

Head Coach: Bob Davie

Team Mascot: Lobo

Year Opened:1960

Capacity:39224

City / State:Albuquerque / New Mexico

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